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I am definitely interested. I am a professional non-fiction writer (2 books and work full-time as a journalist). I am currently beginning my first screenplay. If you think that fits, let me know and I'm in. I certainly love to criticize others work!!! Kidding. PM me if you think it is a good...

My mistake, it is indeed Tucuman, not Talchuano. Sorry for the confusion.

I am a journalist and have filed extensively from the Villas. It is easy to go, just make sure you have an escort of some kind. There are lots of possibilities. You can contact the "neighbours societies" or the various organizations that represent cartoneros. I've never had a problem. There...

In my with experience Buquebus has been fantastic. I have gone to Montevideo about 10 times. The boats are clean and leave on time (unlike the planes at Newbery). You can get up and walk around (unlike the plane.) They have food and drink and you can get a connecting bus to Punta right at the...

I have tried and you will not be able to buy tickets at the stadium ot at TicketTek unless you an Associate of the club. But there are scalpers, but I am not sure were to find them. MercadoLibre does sound like a good idea. Try not to act like a foreigner, they will likely gouge you. I went to...

It is Libertad at Santa Fe - right on the corner. You're right, that liquor store will definetely have it as well. They have a huge selection. RR

Any of the Ligier stores should have. They have lots of locations, at least through centro. There is one right on Callao at Santa Fe amongst other locations.

Sounds great, but who exactly is we? Do we need to RSVP or is first-come-first-served? Cheers, RR

A number of people ave asked about bagels. There was a place on Junin that had decent bagels - but it closed down recently. But I just trolled the Jewish barrio in Abasto and found a place that has great bagels. Not quite New York or Montreal style, but pretty good. It's on Talcahuano (sp?)...

Generally I would advise you not to bother, unless: 1) You lost a passport or something where they are going to demand a police report 2) If you live in Canada, the US or UK (at least) your home insurance MAY actually cover the theft. Good luck

I am sure we can find a place. And I am in. I will ask around, there has to be a place. I don't particularly like the Oscars, but what the hell... PM me

I have been robbed three times in the street (in just 14 months) but also had my passport returned by a nice policeman (yes, they exist) who found it on the street. But be careful. I never carry all my debt/credit cards at once, I tend to leave some at home so if the worst happens I am not...

There is also animap (www.animap.com.ar) which I use regularly and works quite well. Very simple to use.

If this is a few suitcases there a group called South Americn Explorers and they have a luggage storage service.

In my experience here rents here are totally unpredictable. I had a great apartment when I first arrived (a modern studio in one of the better neighbourhoods, Recoleta) and I paid just US$450/month. Later moved to a very nice 2 bedroom in Recoleta on of the better streets and was paying just...

Parana between Rivadavia and Corrientes (and that rea) has dozens of electronics places, including many which do nothing but sell tranformers and adapters.

The University of Buenos Aires has great classes and compared to many private schools are rather cheap. But also, if you look around private teachers can be found that are quite cheap (I have paid as little as A$R30/hour for a fully qualified teacher.) Private schools are hit and miss, depends...

There are a number of clinics that give free Yellow Fever vacinations. I got one last year on Antartida, across the street from the big police station - sorry I forget the address. Bu there are several places around BA that do it. If you are only going to be aroud BA, I wouldn't worry, but in...

There is a simpler explanation. For the first time EVER, Argentina is going to import beef this year because domestic supplies are not adequate. This, because of government attempts over 4 years to manipulate the market to keep prices low, so low that ranchers can't make money and would rather...

I have plans for Tuesday evening, but put me put me on your list. Regards, Richard